Hiroshima Introduction
Hiroshima is known as the first city in the World to be subject to a nuclear attack. The August 6, 1945 attack eventually claimed the lives of 140,000 people.
On September 17th 1945, a little over a month after the nuclear attack, Hiroshima was hit by one of the largest typhoons ever to strike Japan and an additional 3000 people were killed.
Today, Hiroshima is a thriving city again and city of government of Hiroshima have been active promoters of world peace and nuclear disarmament. Hiroshima has been the site of numerous conferences about world peace and various global issues.
There are many interesting sites in Hiroshima. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is highly recommended although obviously it deals with a very dark event and is an emotional experience for most. Other recommended sites include Hiroshima Art Museum, Hijiyama Park, Mitaki-dera, Shukkeien and Hiroshima Castle.
Hiroshima is famous for okonomiyaki made with fried soba noodles (modanyaki). This is very delicious although super oily.
For more information check out the Hiroshima Guide.
